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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1917

Page

15

Sugar Prices To Be United By Producers

The Seet sugar producers align with 18fold administration to set a unified price drop of about 1 to 2 cents, aiming to save consumers up to 20 million dollars next year. Talks in Washington last week cover price ceilings, sugar allocations, and efforts to stabilize market supply and curb wholesale costs for major centers.

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Sheep farming in Texas proves profitable to farmers

A Denton County Texas farmer, F A Miller of Sanger, bought ninety Shropshire sheep for seven dollars each in January and, after wintering on pasture and spring marketing, netted seven hundred forty seven dollars from the flock by September. The report argues sheep raising can provide capital for many Texas farmers, citing profits, wool, and cattle feed as key factors, with emphasis on winter feeding and farm labor savings.

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Two New Machines for Building Roads

In the article a contractor outlines the deployment of two planned road construction machines. It describes their functions in cutting and loosening ground, preparing the surface, and grading ahead of the blade. The piece notes how front-implemented calibrations and attachments enable deeper trenching and preparation for subsequent material laying, with emphasis on efficiency and cost considerations.

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Record of Railway Efficiency Gains During War Year

The article reports a significant rise in railway efficiency during the winter and fiscal year ending 1943, noting freight tonnage per locomotive up 14 percent and total freight traffic up 17 percent compared with the prior year. It attributes gains to improved locomotive efficiency, expanded car use, and wartime demand driving higher output and loading, with continued increases into the calendar year 1943, affecting employes and operations nationwide.

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Market Opportuntiy Aimed at American Hardware Firms

A government report from the Domestic Commerce Department urges American hardware manufacturers to expand into Spain and Portugal, outlining competitive risks from German products. The NY district office invites inspection of the study and notes 133 samples from the two markets, with copies available for 13 cents.

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Food value table compares fifty items for cost efficiency

The food administration prints a table of fifty foods by cost per hundred calories, with bread as the standard. It shows 12 items cheaper than bread, two of equal value, and 46 more expensive. Corn meal remains best value, and the guide urges balanced mixing rather than relying on low-cost items alone.

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Railroads Move Government Supplies Amid Wartime Traffic

The nation’s railroads carried government materiel such as timber munition and construction supplies this year with no major disruption to regular traffic. Despite increased wartime shipments, the War Board reduced railcar orders from 143,827 on May 1 to 2,178 by August 1.

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Plan Highway From Red River to Border

San Marcos Texas Sept 8 With the Meridian Road project pegged as State Highway No 2 the Texas Highway Department pushes a Hard surfaced route from the Red River to the Rio Grande The plan aims to unite Texan Meridian and Association supporters organize campaigns mobilize military transport gains and promote a fast road for troop trains and civilian use highlighting benefits to national defense and commerce

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Coal Production Reports Delayed by Rail Car Shortages

A historical notice explains that a national coal output report will assess inadequate rail car supply and other constraints. It notes many districts are not yet represented, but producers plan full reports by early July, aiming to guide policy and restore shipment capacity.

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Cattle Anthrax Controlled by New Vaccination Strategy

Reports from the United States Department of Agriculture detail anthrax in cattle and horses across southern floodlands, noting vaccine-based simultaneous treatment as key to containment. The new method aims for immediate immunity, reduced spread, and eventual eradication, with emphasis on practical deployment and cost per animal.

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U. S. Urges Big Wheat Planting to Meet War Needs

Washington September 3 The government argues the wheat shortage is not farmers’ fault and urges planting large acreages of wheat and rye to ensure domestic needs and world supply. Secretaries Houston and Kauston stress no step should threaten next year’s crop. plans include boosting production to about 1,000,000,000 bushels of wheat and expanding rye output to secure war bread and future food needs.

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Wall Street hears plea for fish market reform

A scrambledOCR report outlines a push to create a fish market to stabilize prices and improve distribution. It highlights leadership by Kemieth Mowler of New York and efforts to establish markets, distribution centers, and transport links to benefit southern regions amid wartime shortages.

Railroads Plan Further Reductions Stir Transport Policy

Railroads pursue deeper cuts amid wartime demand shifts. Officials estimate freight and passenger reductions could save millions in fuel and power costs while reshaping locomotive and car supply. The War Board tightens control over freight and service as military needs drive policy changes.

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Cotton Shortage Sparks Texas Wheat Warner Warns Farmers

Texas state warehouse commissioner Weinert warns farmers to hold cotton until a fair price is reached as supply storage exists. National discussion cites a drastic drop in cotton production with counties from Travis to Williamson producing far less than expected, and senators warn of export pressures and market manipulation harming growers.

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